Friendly reminder about Pink Friday tomorrow! But does it really matter? Will my $50 purchase help make or break a small business? Read on, and check out the unhinged "follow the money" graphics.

When you shop or dine in Zachary, your dollars don’t just pay for a product or service—they fuel a cycle of economic growth that benefits the entire community. Every dollar spent locally contributes to creating jobs, supporting businesses, and funding public services, ensuring Zachary remains a thriving place to live and work. 

Money spent locally often flows back to the community through dining at Zachary restaurants. In turn, many of those restaurants donate resources back into the community. 

And when local businesses are supported by the community, they're more able to help underwrite the events and initiatives that boost our quality of life here in Zachary. 

Here's how some of your favorite local businesses make their dollars count in Zachary, in a helpful "follow the money" format. (And, yes, I did spend wayyyy too much time on this.)

Exhibit A: